Westminster woman charged with assault

A Westminster woman was arrested Tuesday after she allegedly grabbed and shook a woman to whom she was a landlord.

Patricia Duty, 59, of the 200 block of John Hyde Road, was charged with one count of second-degree assault. She was released on her own recognizance the same day, according to electronic court records.

According to the statement of charges, deputies of the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office responded to a landlord and tenant dispute. They observed one woman, identified as Duty yelling profane insults at a second woman who she said was not paying rent.

Deputies attempted to inform Duty of possible legal action and the eviction process, but she was uncooperative and continued to engage verbally with the other woman. Deputies attempted to separate them. Duty then walked around one of the deputies, grabbed the woman by the upper arms and began to shake her, before pushing her, according to the statement.

The number listed for Duty was disconnected. A court date is scheduled for April 17.

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On Friday May 11, 2018, 17 recruits graduated from the first class of the Carroll County Sheriff's Office Training Academy. The ceremony and police awards presentation took place at Winters Mill High School in Westminster.

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On Friday May 11, 2018, 17 recruits graduated from the first class of the Carroll County Sheriff's Office Training Academy. The ceremony and police awards presentation took place at Winters Mill High School in Westminster.

On Friday May 11, 2018, 17 recruits graduated from the first class of the Carroll County Sheriff's Office Training Academy. The ceremony and police awards presentation took place at Winters Mill High School in Westminster.

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